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False Imprisonment, Force, Injury, And You: Legal Steps That Come Next

31 July 2018 by Kenneth Graham

False imprisonment in the home of a neighbor is a terrifying thing to happen to anyone. Months and years may go by before you can escape. When you are forcefully restrained to one part of the home, and not allowed to leave, this is a major crime unto itself. However, when you are also assaulted and injured when you attempt to leave and manage to escape, there are numerous other crimes attached to this heinous activity. Here is how a personal injury lawyer would advise you to address these situations, once you have received medical attention and your "jailer" has been arrested.

Sue for False Imprisonment

False imprisonment causes years of emotional and psychological trauma. You will need years of therapy to get to a point where being inside a space does not cause you panic. Your captor took your inalienable right to move about freely, and you have a right to compensation for that.

Sue for Assault

If you were assaulted, physically or sexually, that compounds the emotional and psychological trauma that you will need to overcome. You can, and should, sue for compensation. Your lawyer can suggest an appropriate dollar amount for each assault that you can recall. If you were able to somehow keep a diary of events while being held against your will, the documented assaults will help you prove your case and solidify the amount of compensation you are due.

Sue for Personal Injury Caused During Your Escape

While you may never see a penny from suing for assault and false imprisonment, getting those convictions may be enough. If it is not enough for you, sue for personal injury. The injuries you incurred while escaping are, surprisingly, covered by homeowner's insurance. As such, you can get your captor's insurance company to pay you a sizable sum for those injuries. If you are fortunate to extract further compensation from your captor, these victories will help you start a new life.

Going Through Trials

At this point, going through multiple trials may be very difficult for you. Yet, it is one of those things that must be done while your captor is on trial for the things he/she did to you. It is important to hire a lawyer who can help you, and who will try to get everything settled out of court so that you do not have to face your captor repeatedly in open court.

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